Chapter 620 The Results of the Competition
"It seems that your brother doesn't need you to say nice things for me to stay."
Wan Qiqi felt that if Xiao Han didn't have any ideas, he would just appear conflicted.
In Xiao Han's eyes, she was just a village woman, not worthy of being discussed in public.
Now, she is using her strength to break down the barrier that Xiao Han has built up over the past thirty years, making him emotionally responsible.
Xiao Huai's eyes instantly turned cold.
"If you want to eat it, just go to Xinglong Restaurant. Crab-stuffed oranges will be available for sale in a few days."
Wan Qiqi accurately grasped Xiao Huai's emotions and extinguished his anger just as he was about to explode.
Xiao Huai was clearly somewhat resistant. "Do they even deserve to cook for me? I want you to cook it yourself."
"Yes, yes, Young Master Xiao, shouldn't you go check on your brother?" Wan Qiqi seemed somewhat perfunctory, then added, "You promised me, is that still valid? A distinguished guest?"
Xiao Huai gave Wan Qiqi a disdainful look. "I thought you didn't care, but it turns out you do care about your reputation!"
"How could I refuse a gift from you?"
After answering, Wan Qiqi turned around and cleaned up the mess, ignoring Xiao Huai no longer.
Fifteen minutes later.
All the shop owners or proprietors who participated in the competition gathered in the Pear Garden wing room, awaiting the results of the Xiao family's selection.
Xiao Han walked in and bowed to the crowd, but instead of feeling respect, he exuded arrogance.
The butler beside him picked up the booklet and announced loudly, "Those who are read now, please stay and take charge of the birthday banquet. Managers of Chun Chang Zai, Ba Fang Lai Ke, Ke Lai Ju, and Xing Long Restaurant, please stay."
He closed the booklet, bowed respectfully, and said, "Please excuse me, other managers, as my eldest son wishes to discuss the birthday banquet with these four families."
The scene erupted in uproar.
"What? Xinglong Restaurant? They've only been open for a short time, how could they be selected?"
"There must be something going on here. I've noticed that the owner of Xinglong Restaurant has a pretty good relationship with Young Master Xiao."
"I heard that Xinglong Restaurant was introduced by Young Master Xiao."
There was a lot of discussion below, and Xiao Huai's face gradually turned gloomy.
"Gentlemen, these four restaurants are the ones I selected. Xinglong Restaurant's crab-stuffed oranges—I dare say, which of the restaurants here can make it? I'm afraid many of you don't even know what a crab is. What right do you have to criticize the Xiao family on their turf?"
Xiao Han got angry to stop Xiao Han.
He knew that if Xiao Han got angry, he might disregard the consequences and deal with the talkative restaurant!
These restaurants posed no threat to the Xiao family; their disappearance would have no impact on them.
But Xiao Han knew that if this matter reached the old man's ears, he would not only be unable to celebrate his birthday, but would probably be so angry that he would fall ill.
Seeing that the two young masters of the Xiao family were angry, the shopkeepers quickly shut their mouths and dared not say another word, and followed the Xiao family's servants out.
Soon, only the two young masters of the Xiao family and the managers of the four restaurants remained in the private room.
Wan Qiqi, a woman, stood out among the men, like a crane among chickens.
Chun Chang looked somewhat displeased when facing Wan Qiqi at the East House, seemingly looking down on women.
However, out of consideration for the Xiao family, he chose to remain silent.
This is not his eternal spring, nor can he do whatever he wants.
"Gentlemen, please sit down and let's talk." Xiao Han clapped his hands, and immediately someone brought tea.
After the four managers were seated, Xiao Han slowly began to speak, "I hope you will all cooperate with the old master's birthday banquet. If you can please the old master, we will definitely entrust you with the responsibility of hosting any future banquets for the Xiao family."
Xiao Han is speaking much more amiably now than before, though there is still a hint of disgust in his gaze when he looks at Wan Qiqi.
"Brother, let's not waste time on this nonsense. I want to see what these guys are capable of. Let's have them each make a few of their specialties, and I'll have a taste."
Xiao Huai waved his folding fan, full of interest.
He had never participated in such matters before, but this time he asked to taste the food, which made Xiao Han somewhat puzzled.
However, Xiao Han would never believe that his younger brother was doing this for Wan Qiqi. He was simply bored lately, and it was also his father's birthday, so he wanted to do his part and participate.
Xiao Han suddenly felt that Xiao Huai had become more composed and was no longer the playful person he used to be.
“Okay, we’ll do it your way,” Xiao Huai replied, but then worried that his younger brother might get playful and mess things up. “How about this, Chun Changzai and Bafang Laike will be in charge of the dishes, and Kelaiju and Xinglong Restaurant will be in charge of the drinks and snacks.”
He glanced at Wan Qiqi as he spoke, then addressed everyone, "This is a birthday banquet. I hope that everything you bring is appropriate for the occasion and that it doesn't seem inappropriate for the Xiao family."
Wan Qiqi understood; Xiao Han was warning her!
She's not stupid; why would she bring out something so shady that would embarrass Xinglong Restaurant?
"Okay," everyone agreed.
"Alright, each of you has two days to prepare. After two days, cook the dishes you've prepared, and we'll taste and choose together." Xiao Han said, then glanced at Wan Qiqi. "If the other two families want to prepare dishes and desserts, they can do so as well. Let's discuss it together and make sure the birthday banquet is a success!"
Although Xiao Han looked down on Wan Qiqi and Xinglong Restaurant, after seeing what he had seen today, he still had some expectations for the dishes at Xinglong Restaurant.
Our priority right now is to prepare the birthday banquet; we'll deal with other things later.
Therefore, he was willing to acknowledge Wan Qiqi first.
Wan Qiqi raised an eyebrow, as if asking Xiao Huai: Is your brother giving me preferential treatment?
Xiao Huai didn't even glance at Wan Qiqi, standing to the side with his folding fan in his mouth, looking quite content and in a good mood.
Wan Qiqi: "..."
At this moment, Xiao Han continued, "The Xiao family will provide the basic ingredients, but if anyone uses special ingredients, they will be responsible for it themselves. After the birthday banquet, we will check the accounts with the Xiao family steward and settle the accounts with the banquet staff wages."
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